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Inquest to begin into Russell Island house fire that killed father and five boys

One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
All 2 reports on Tue, 8 September 2026

What it is about

ZackHarryKyzaKoahNickyWayne Godinet JrInquestRussell IslandDonald MacKenzieQueensland

Who published it, and when

original reportfirst to report
ABC News (Australia)1 original report
The Guardian World1 original report
8 Sept, 07:56over 2 hours8 Sept, 09:27

How it spread - 2 original reports

  1. Tue, 8 September 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)07:56first to report

      Eleven-year-old Zack, 10-year-old Harry, four-year-old twins Kyza and Koah, three-year-old Nicky, and father Wayne Godinet Jr died when their Russell Island home burned down in August, 2023.

    • The Guardian World09:27

      Pre-inquest conference into Queensland deaths hears witnesses did not hear any smoke alarms during 2023 fire Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A landlord was repeatedly warned about improperly installed smoke alarms before a house fire that killed a father and five children in Queensland in 2023, a coroner has heard. Deputy state coroner Donald MacKenzie held a pre-inquest conference into the Russell Island deaths on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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